Compare the2024 Maserati GranTurismo FolgoreVS 2024 Mercedes AMG CLE

Both the GranTurismo Folgore and the AMG CLE have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore weighs 562 pounds more than the Mercedes AMG CLE. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The GranTurismo Folgore’s electric motors produces 308 more horsepower (751 vs. 443) and 583 lbs.-ft. more torque (996 vs. 413) than the AMG CLE’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid.

The GranTurismo Folgore has 1.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the AMG CLE (18.5 vs. 17.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the GranTurismo Folgore’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the AMG CLE:

The GranTurismo Folgore’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the AMG CLE’s standard 40 series front and 35 series rear tires. The GranTurismo Folgore’s tires are lower profile than the AMG CLE 4MATIC+’s optional 35 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GranTurismo Folgore has standard 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the AMG CLE. The AMG CLE’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The front and rear suspension of the GranTurismo Folgore uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the AMG CLE, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The GranTurismo Folgore has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The GranTurismo Folgore’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The AMG CLE doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GranTurismo Folgore’s wheelbase is 2.5 inches longer than on the AMG CLE (115.3 inches vs. 112.8 inches).

The GranTurismo Folgore has a standard center folding armrest for the rear passengers. A center armrest helps make rear passengers more comfortable and it can provide a boundary between children. The AMG CLE doesn’t offer a rear seat center armrest.